Physician Orthopedics-Sports Medicine - Competitive Salary

Service Line Chief of Orthopedics opening in NY Located in Cooperstown, NY Full-Time, PermanentA leading integrated academic health system in central New York is seeking a Service Line Chief of Orthopedics to provide strategic and clinical leadership across its Orthopedics and Podiatry service line. This is a high-impact leadership opportunity with strong compensation, dedicated administrative time, program growth responsibility, and the ability to shape orthopedic strategy across a large regional network.

• Lead Orthopedics and Podiatry across an eight-county region covering 5,600 square miles
• Major teaching affiliate of Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons
• Orthopedics is a key strategic growth priority for the system
• 0.7 FTE clinical / 0.3 FTE administrative structure
• Maintain an active clinical practice; Total Joint preferred
• Lead growth strategy for musculoskeletal, joint replacement, and orthopedic subspecialty programs
• Oversee staffing, workflows, clinical operations, quality, safety, and patient experience
• Drive physician recruitment, retention, program development, and market expansion
• Department includes 11 orthopedic physicians, 4 podiatry physicians, and 13 Physician Assistants
• Subspecialties include total joint, spine, sports medicine, trauma, shoulder/upper extremity, and foot and ankle
Compensation & Recruitment Package:
• Salary range: $838,250 - $1,093,166
• Eligible for Chief Incentive Plan with additional performance-based compensation
• Sign-on bonus: $200,000
• Supportive transition bonus: $10,000
Job Qualifications:
• MD, DO or equivalent
• Board Certified in Orthopedic Surgery
• Eligible for New York State licensure
• Fellowship training strongly preferred; Total Joint preferred
• MBA, MPH, or MHA a plus
• Minimum 7+ years of postgraduate clinical experience in an academic or community-based orthopedic program
• Minimum 5+ years of successful leadership experience as a Medical Director, Section Head, Chief, or Associate Chief
• Demonstrated success building or growing programs and service lines
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills
Benefits:
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Generous paid time off
• CME and professional development opportunities
• Paid malpractice
• 403(b) and 457(b) retirement plans
• Employer retirement contribution based on eligibility criteria

Cooperstown, New York offers a high quality of life in a scenic lakeside community with year-round access to outdoor recreation, cultural attractions, museums, golf, sailing, hiking, and skiing. Approximate driving distances include 75 miles to Albany, 93 miles to Syracuse, and 195 miles to NYC.